Proud Principal of Peterson Elementary in Chicago. Relentlessly Committed to ALL Kids Becoming College Graduates, Community Leaders, Cultural Ambassadors.
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1 Jun 2020
"But it falls on all of us...to work together to create a 'new normal' in which the legacy of bigotry and unequal treatment no longer infects our institutions or our hearts." -@BarackObama
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13 Apr 2025
You're invited to Peterson’s STEAM Night Student Showcase on 4/24 from 5:00 - 6:30! During this event, families will get a chance to experience a day in the life of a student at Peterson by participating in student-led, STEAM-focused activities in students’ classrooms. @cpsSTEM
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7 Mar 2025
Check out Peterson students visiting @NEIU today to explore college life and participate in a video game design workshop facilitated by Technolochicas! Thank you, Technolochicas & College of Arts of Sciences!
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6 Aug 2024
Peterson is Hiring!
SECAs
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Middle School Science Teacher
English Language Program Teacher
Primary Teacher
@ChiPubSchools @CPS_Network1
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29 Jul 2024
Peterson is seeking candidates to fill these positions:
SECA
MS Social Studies (Span Bilingual)
MS Science (Span Bilingual)
English Language Program Teacher
Pirmary (Span Bilingual)
Send your resume to Principal Nieves at ynieves4@cps.edu or AP Hurley at KHurley1@cps.edu
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29 May 2024
Congratulations to Chase, Evergreen, McCutcheon and Peterson on their achievement of being recognized as STEAM Demonstration Site Schools!
@CPSSteamBus @mgpprincipal @katmhurley @Chasecps
@McCutcheonElem3 @EvgrnAcadMS @cpsSTEM @TandL_cps @ChiPubSchools #TheBestAreWithCPS
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Mrs. Yalil Nieves retweeted
21 Jun 2024
During the summer months, CPS will offer free nutritious meals to students & children 18 & under through summer programs & LunchStop locations across the District starting June 24, 2024 bit.ly/3xidFwh
Find your nearest meal distribution site at bit.ly/3Xgx2hy
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2 May 2024
So many fantastic designs! 👏🤩
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7 Apr 2024
Parent-teacher conferences for CPS elementary and high schools are scheduled for April 10-11.
📅 bit.ly/45U4huM
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1 Apr 2024
Happy National Assistant Principals Week! This week, we're celebrating our District's amazing Assistant Principals, whose hard work, dedication, and leadership brighten our schools. Give a special shout-out to your AP in the comments below! #TheBestAreWithCPS #CPSAPWeek24
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28 Mar 2024
We hope you're enjoying your spring break! Just a quick reminder that there will be no school for CPS students on Monday, April 1, 2024, as it is a School Improvement Day. We are looking forward to welcoming all our students back on Tuesday, April 2.
📆 bit.ly/45U4huM
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Join us on 3/12/24 at 5:30pm for the Black Student Success Plan
#chipubschools @network14cps @ChiPubSchools @TheFundChicago
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19 Feb 2024
CPS students' reading gains rank among top 3 large districts in the nation, study finds chicago.suntimes.com/educati….
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6 Feb 2024
Go Mr. Burton - way to represent Network 1 🙌
6 Feb 2024
As we continue to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, tune in to learn about history maker Jean Baptiste Point du Sable from Assistant Principal Burton of @JBMurphySchool #nowyouknow #BHM24
▶️ youtu.be/bFFAQlZEgiI
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Mrs. Yalil Nieves retweeted
13 Jan 2024
Parents and Guardians! You can now submit, schedule, and track student absences via the Aspen Parent Portal. Skip the paper and phone calls. E-Absence allows parents and guardians to report absences electronically. Log in at ASPEN.CPS.EDU to learn more.
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4 Jan 2024
¡Esperamos hayas tenido un excelente receso de invierno! Las clases reinician el lunes, 8 de enero de 2024. Exhortamos a las familias hacerse una prueba de COVID-19 antes de regresar a la escuela. Más información en: covid.gov/tests.
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17 Dec 2023
CPS students and staff, pick up a FREE COVID-19 rapid test at school before Winter break. We encourage using them before returning to the classroom on January 8, 2024.
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15 Dec 2023
Our fundrasing campaign is almost over, but you can still make a difference for our students and staff! We’re raising money to support STEAM at Peterson. Giving only takes a few minutes. Donate here: friendsofpeterson.app.neoncr… @Network1CPS @ChiPubSchool
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15 Dec 2023
La Serpiente Emplumada is hosting a dine-to-donate on Friday, December 15th from 12 p.m. until 4 a.m to support Peterson Elementart. Stop by or order through Toast and Friends of Peterson will receive 20% of your order!
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7 Dec 2023
Great day of learning with these Peterson leaders! Thank you @SweeneyDiane for such an informative session on student centered instructional coaching! @MGPPrincipal @Network1CPS @ChiPubSchool
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